Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Adjustment








SUSPENSION: REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT: ADJUSTMENT

NOTICE: For Zero Point Calibration information, please refer to: TSB T-SB-0020-8 (3/25/08).

ADJUSTMENT

1. INSPECT TIRES Component Tests and General Diagnostics
2. MEASURE VEHICLE HEIGHT Service and Repair
3. INSPECT TOE-IN





(a) Bounce the vehicle up and down at the corners to stabilize the suspension. Inspect the toe-in.
Toe-in:





If the toe-in is not within the specified range, inspect the suspension parts and replace them if necessary.
4. ADJUST TOE-IN





(a) Measure the lengths of the right and left rear No. 2 suspension arms.
Difference in the length between the right and left rear No. 2 suspension arms:
1.5 mm (0.06 in.) or less
If the left-right difference is larger than 1.5 mm (0.06 in.), adjust it by following the procedures below.





(b) Loosen the lock nuts.
(c) Turn the right and left adjusting tubes by an equal amount to adjust toe-in.
HINT:
- Try to adjust toe-in to the center of the specified range.
- One turn of each adjusting tube will adjust toe-in by approximately 10.8 mm (0.425 in.).

(d) Tighten the lock nuts.
Torque: 56 Nm (571 kgf-cm, 41ft-lbf)
5. INSPECT CAMBER
Camber:

for USA and Canada:





for Mexico:





HINT: Camber is not adjustable. If the measurement is not within the specification range, inspect the suspension parts for damage and/or wear, and replace them if necessary.